March Spotlight Events

2:45 PM, Mar 12, 2009

Children's Open Door Benefit Ride

Benefit the Children's Hospital "Open Door" fund for children in need of care while enjoying the wind on your face, a hand of poker or two, raffles, refreshments, and music. Registration for the ride begins at 11 a.m., and the last bike leaves at 1 p.m. Best Hand and Worst Hand prizes will be given to the poker participants. All of the funds raised will be donated to the Children's Hospital Open Door Fund. The cost is $5 a hand or bring a new toy and get a free hand!

Trials Training Days

March 28 and 29, Sequatchie Valley in Marion County. See news item in Upshift on page 8 for details. Registration for the Training Days can be completed online at trialstrainingcenter.com. For more information call TTC at 423-942-8688.

12th Annual East Tennessee H.O.G. Poker Run

Sunday, March 22. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. at Knoxville Harley-Davidson/Buell [605 Lovell Road, 671-2454] and the ride will end at Quaker Steak and Lube. Open to all bikes. Best Hand and Worst Hand prizes. Last bike out at 1:30 p.m. $5 per hand.

Biker Rags Swap Meet

Sunday, March 22, 12-4 p.m. Buy, sell, or trade your bikes, leathers, parts, and accessories—or find some great deals for yourself. Everyone welcome. No fee to set up; just bring a table and grab a spot. Front parking lot of Biker Rags [10609 Kingston Pike, 865-693-5808]. Next swap meet on April 19.